In the process, someone will be the owner of a new car and a new motorcycle.

“After seeing the devastation of the Leap Day tornado, we knew we had to do something to help our neighbors, " said Lori Sisulak, general manager of Ike Honda.

The two businesses were able to put together a plan.

“Our goal is to raise $50,000 in 50 days by selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a brand new 2012 Honda Civic LX and a New Harley-Davidson Superlow,” said Shad Zimbro, co-owner of Black Diamond Harley-Davidson.

“We want to help as many families as possible who have been affected by storm,” said Rodney Cabaness, co-owner of Black Diamond Harley-Davidson. “Raffling off a new Harley-Davidson and Honda Civic will be our key effort in raising funds for victims hurt by this natural disaster.”

“When you purchase a raffle ticket, you are doing more than getting the chance to win one of these great prizes, you are reaching out to storm victims who were hit hard by this historic disaster.” said Jeremy Pinkston, marketing director, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson.

“This is an opportunity for neighbor to help neighbor.”

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson and Ike Honda, both in Marion, began selling raffle tickets Friday. The winner will be drawn at Black Diamond Harley Davidson on Saturday, May 12. Ticket prices are one ticket for $20 or five tickets for $50. The winner does not have to be present to win.

“The ultimate goal of this fundraiser is to bring the Southern Illinois community together. We have had an overwhelming response from other businesses and charitable organizations already,” said Ashlee Church, marketing director at Ike Honda. “With the support of the community, we have an opportunity to make this fundraiser enormously successful.”

The raffle is being conducted through Southern Illinois HOG Chapter, a 501c3 charitable organization. All proceeds will benefit Southern Illinois directly.

You may visit www.50DaysFor50Grand.com for more information on the fundraiser, additional locations to purchase tickets and information on what your business or group can do to help. Other sponsors of the fundraiser, to date are, River Radio Southern Illinois, WSIL TV3, FOX 23 KBSI and Cutting Edge Graphics.